Mysteries of the Libyan Desert: A Record of Three Years of Exploration in the Heart of That Vast & Waterless Region

Mysteries of the Libyan Desert, published in 1925 by W. J. Harding King, is a scientific account of his three-year exploration in the largely uncharted Libyan Desert. The book details geographic and ethnographic findings, highlighting the challenges of traversing this vast and waterless region, including interactions with local tribes. King's firsthand experiences and reflections provide insight into the allure and dangers of the desert, as well as the logistics of his expedition, prompted by the Royal Geographical Society.